Happenings - Visiting the PA Great Outdoors

Fall 2008
Let’s
Fall
Scenic
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Elk
Expo 2008
Clarion
Autumn Leaf
Festival
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Wild Winds
Arts & Crafts
Festival
Dining Guide
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Happenings
A complete
list of events can be found
on VisitPaGo.com or
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SEPTEMBER
Barefoot in the Park
September 4-6
8:00 p.m.
Sawmill Theater, Cooksburg, PA
(814) 927-5275, www.sawmill.org
Guaranteed Irish (In concert)
Good old-fashioned Irish traditional
songs and melodies.
September 6
Allegheny Riverstone Center
Foxburg, PA, (724) 659-0021
www.alleghenyriverstone.org
Groundhog Fall 50K
September 6, 7 a.m.
Punxsutawney Area
Community Center
220 North Jefferson Street
Punxsutawney, PA
(814) 938-4149
www.runpunxsyrun.org
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ummer may be over, but
fall brings its own brand
of fun. What other time of
year can you get lost in a corn
maze and go looking for that
perfect pumpkin?
If it’s a pumpkin you’re
after, check out Paul’s Pumpkin
Patch. It’s new this fall and has
pumpkins, gourds, decorative
corn, plus hayrides, a petting zoo, pumpkin launcher,
and children’s activities. Paul’s
Pumpkin Patch is located eight
miles south of Clarion off Rt.
66 in Frogtown, PA. It’s open
September 20-November 2,
Wednesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-7
p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. (814)
365-5161.
For some corny fun, the
A-maze-ing Farm Adventure
lays claim to the area’s largest
corn maze. Now open, this big
maze is shaped like an alien
spaceship. A separate haunted
maze will be open weekends in
October. Children also can enjoy
the farm’s Pet-A-Goat Junction,
Bunny Bin and see the other
barnyard animals up close. The
A-maze-ing Farm Adventure is
located on Rt. 66 between Clarion
and Cook Forest in Lucinda, PA.
It’s open Fridays and Saturdays
10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays 11
a.m.-7 p.m. (814) 226-6609
The 6-acre corn maze at the
Aislinn Astor Farm will feature
an election theme with an image
of a donkey and an elephant and
stars cut into the cornfield. The
maze opens September 20. The
farm’s haunted maze “Spooks
in the Cornfield” and haunted
barn will be open October 17,
18, 24, 25, 31 and November 1.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pop
and water are available. To get to
the maze from the Ace Hardware
on E. Main St. in Brookville,
take Richardsville Rd. 3.5 miles
to Gravel Rd. Follow Gravel Rd.
to Milliron. Left on Milliron to
Greenawalt. Right on Greenawalt.
The maze is 1/2 mile on your
left. (814) 849-2832.
You won’t want to miss
Ted’s Double Eagle Cornfield
Maze either. This 7-acre field
maze, located just north of
Punxsutawney, features two
mirror-image eagles in its design. This green corn maze will
be open Labor Day, and continue
Fridays 6-8 p.m., Saturdays 1-7
p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. September 5-October 18. A Haunted
Maze will be open October 24,
25, 26, 30 and 31, 7-9 p.m.
Hayrides for groups are also
available.
Directions: From Punxsutawney, take Rt. 119 north to the
town of Big Run. Travel about
1 mile through town and turn
left on Caroline St. and go about
1-1/2 miles to the maze. Follow
the signs. For more information
call 814-427-5123.
Wild Wind Folk Art
& Craft Festival
Craft festival featuring artisans,
food, live music, and demonstrations.
Rain or shine.
September 6-7
Warren County Fairgrounds
Pittsfield, PA
(814) 723-0707
www.wildwindfestival.com
Poker Run (ATV’s)
One of the best ATV poker runs in
the tri-state area. $500 to best
hand. 30 mile off-road run.
September 6, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Redbank Valley Municipal Park Rt.
28, New Bethlehem, PA
Clarion River Clean-up
Clean-up section of Clarion
River from Halton to Cooksburg,
canoes & transport
provided free of charge.
September 6-7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pale Whale Canoe
River Road, Cooksburg, PA
(800) 680-0160
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Art In The Park
Artists, artisans, and crafters
display their wares; food
booths, kid’s activities, live
entertainment.
September 7, all day
Gumtown Park, Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-2870
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whet your Appetite
How to Reach Us
Top Picks
For Dinner
C
ooler weather always stirs the appetite. When the hunger bell rings,
here are a few top dinner choices some local folks recommend.
Prime Rib
Fresh, high-quality beef
Gold Eagle Inn Restaurant
250 W. Main St.
Brookville, (814) 849-7344
“It is a wonderful dining experience.
I love the prime rib dinner, plus the
staff is friendly.”
—Beth McElhatten
Four Cheese Lasagna
Loaded with mozzarella, provolone,
ricotta and parmesan.
Mary’s Place, Rt. 36 South, Punxsutawney, (814)938-2962
“You have to try the deep fried
cheese stuffed olives. They are
so good. But nothing beats their
lasagna. Love the homemade
freshness.”—T.J. Kotula
Fish Francaise
Haddock dipped in egg whites,
fried, served with lemon
beef broth.
Royal Inn
17089 Boot Jack Rd.
Ridgway, (814) 773-3153
“A flavorful meal worth traveling for.
Definitely one of my favorites.”—
Kerry Vollmer
PA Great Outdoors
Visitor’s Bureau
Brookville, PA
800-348-9393
www.VisitPaGo.com
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Warren County
Visitor’s Bureau
Warren, PA
800-624-7802
www.wcvb.net
Mandarin Ginger
Chicken Salad
Chicken, mandarin oranges,
dried cranberries, bleu cheese,
mixed lettuce with mandarin/
ginger dressing.
Hunter’s Station
Golf Club & Lodge (open to public)
Rt. 62 S., Tionesta,
(800) 227-9067
“The first time I had it, I thought it
was fantastic. The next three visits
there, I told myself I’d try something
different. But I couldn’t help myself.
I ordered it every time.”
—Nola Lyons
Pizza & Wings
Pizza Palace Plus
19 W 4th St., Emporium, PA
(814) 486-1819
“The food and service at the
Pizza Palace are spectacular!
Their pizza and wings are
awesome, and certain to please
all ages!” (see story at right)
—Donna Gerber
Capicola Daddy
Italian bread with capicola, cheese,
coleslaw, seasoned fries and
fixings. Daddy’s, Main St.
Clarion, (814) 223-HOTS
“It really is a meal in itself and like
the sign in the restaurant says,—
Never trust a skinny chef!—
Derrick Oberlander
Some Of The World’s Best
Pizza Now Being Served
In Emporium, PA
Dave ‘Smitty’ Smith, the owner of
the Pizza Palace Plus in Emporium,
was among the top finishers in a
recent pizza making competition
at the International Pizza Expo in
Las Vegas. He competed against 60
others specially chosen from an
international field of pizzamakers
attending the expo.
Each pizza was judged on taste,
appearance, quality, baking characteristics and marketability. Dave’s
cajun chicken pizza
came in fourth
among the 60
entries.
“Coming from
a little town in the
sticks, I’ll take it,”
Dave says. “I can
now tell people we serve some of the
best pizza in the world.”
Land & Sea
Charbroiled Texas steak and seafood
of your choice. Served with seafood
chowder and baked Crab Imperial.
Legends Restaurant
809 Jackson Ave. Ext
Warren, (814) 723-9170
The best surf and turf in town.—
Tom E. Bevevino
Fall in love with Elk County.
—the southern gateway to the 1/2-million acre Allegheny National Forest.
S
tart off elk watching at Winslow Hill located
just outside the town of Benezette. The viewing area is one of the best places around for
seeing wildlife. Be sure to take your camera. Benezette is located on Rt. 555. There are many cabins,
campgrounds and B&Bs for an overnight stay, plus
restaurants and shops.
About 30 minutes from Benezette on Rt. 255,
you’ll come to St. Marys—Elk County’s largest
community. Here you can tour St. Joseph Monastery, the first Benedictine convent in the nation;
see Decker’s Chapel, one of the smallest historical
chapels; and tour Straub Brewery, a family-owned
brewery since 1872. Its downtown has many shops
and restaurants, plus there are a number of hotels
and B&B’s nearby.
Take a short drive to the west on Rt. 120, and
you’ll find the beautiful Victorian mansions of
Ridgway. Lumber barons built their grand homes
here in the late 1800s. Today, there are hundreds of
well preserved properties in the five-block Lily of
the Valley National Historical District. The town
is also home to the international Chainsaw Carvers
Rendezvous. Whimsical wooden sculptures line the
streets and fill the parks. There are many unique
specialty shops, restaurants, charming B&Bs and
hotels throughout the community.
You can round out your trip taking the picturesque drive north on Rt. 219 to the towns of
Johnsonburg and Wilcox. With Bendigo State Park,
Twin Lakes, East Branch Lake, Elk State Park and
the Winery at Wilcox just minutes away, this area
is truly an outdoor paradise. There are many cabins
and campgrounds in the area where you can stay
overnight.
Upcoming Events
In Elk County
September 20
Sacred Heart Church
Oktoberfest,
St. Marys
September 20
Autumn Harvest Festival
Market Street
Johnsonburg
September 28
Car & Motorcycle Show
Downtown Ridgway
October 16
Rider In The Sky Concert
St. Marys High School
November 21
Light up Night
Downtown St. Marys
Downtown Ridgway
December 5
Christmas Cheer Tour
Downtown Ridgway
December 6
Christmas Toy Exhibit
Elk County
Historical Society
Ridgway
For complete travel information including lodging, attractions, restaurants and
more call toll-free (800) 348-9393 or go on-line to VisitPaGo.com.
Paid for by the Elk County Room Tax Committee
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taste of Autumn
It’s Apple
Pressing
Time At
Laurel
Mountain
C
ome be part of the annual
Apple Cider Pressing at
Laurel Mountain Winery
this fall. The Nordberg family,
who owns the winery, has a tradition and a knack for blending
just the right varieties of apples
to make delicious cider. You
can sample the fresh taste and
even help turn the crank on the
old time press used to squeeze
every drop of flavor from the
fruit. The Cider Pressing will
take place Sunday, October 12
invited to try to identify five
“mystery tools” and win a bottle
of wine.
The Laurel Mountain
Vineyard is located just north of
DuBois off Rt. 219. The winery
is housed in a renovated barn
built at the turn of last century.
Many varieties of red, white and
fruit wines from dry to sweet
are available. Its most popular
wines are the semi-sweet blends
Mountain Mist, Laurel Blush and
(Columbus Day Weekend), noon
to 3 p.m. Along with the cider,
guests can enjoy Oktoberfest
food, music by guitarist Gary
Bickerstaff and, of course, the
beautiful fall foliage all around.
The winery’s antique
museum will be open to visitors
as well. The museum contains
tools from the Nordberg family
farm, some more than 100 years
old. The vintage press used to
make the cider each year is part
of this collection. Visitors are
Fresh Air Fun
Marienville and Tionesta
Sept. 13 Kids Day on Fire House Island
Fishing, animal tracking, pan for gold and more
Conservation and Planning Office program for kids up to 15 years old
Tionesta, PA - 814-755-7760
Sept. 25 -28 Marienville Oktoberfest
Marienville, PA - 814-927-8218
Oct. 4-5 Tour De Forest
Semi-annual ATV ride event through the Allegheny
National Forest
“One of PA’s most important ATV events”
www.tourdeforest.marienville-fire.com
Marienville, PA - 814-927-6609
Tall Oaks Fall Festival
Every weekend in September and October
www.talloaksstores.com
Sheffield, PA - 814-968-5558
Forest County Your Natural Escape
Paid for by the Forest County Room Tax Committee
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Rattlesnake Red. Dry favorites
are Bella Rosa and Pinot Grigio.
A picnic pavilion is available for
private events.
For more information contact the Laurel Mountain Winery
at (814) 371-7022 or visit its
website at www.laurelwines.com.
The winery is located between
DuBois and Brockway, 3 miles
off I-80, Exit 97, Rt. 219 N.
Regular hours are Wednesday
through Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Black Caddis Ranch
Bed
& Breakfast
The Black Caddis Ranch Bed
& Breakfast is set in the
beautiful Tionesta Creek valley. A spring fed brook runs
through its 15-acre property, which adjoins the 1/2-million acre
Allegheny National Forest.
Guests have direct access to the forest’s hiking and snowmobile trails as well as to Tionesta Creek. The creek is known for
its great flyfishing, and is stocked with brook and rainbow trout
up and downstream from the ranch. Canoeing and kayaking are
also popular. A canoe is available for use free of charge.
The ranch itself is a century old farm house with wide-plank
pine floors. It’s been restored with modern amenities including
central heating and air conditioning. There are five bedrooms, a
gathering room with a wood bruning stove, and a wrap around
front porch with a swing. There is also satellite TV. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with drinks and snacks.
Each morning a continental breakfast of coffee, pastries and
fruit is served. The ranch has a fully-equipped kitchen guests
are welcome to use for lunches and dinners. Outside there’s a
gas grill for barbecues and a stone ring for campfires.
There is plenty of room for parking for trucks and trailers.
Guests are invited to bring their horses or snowmobiles. Hay
and straw are available. Snowmobile storage is also available.
The Black Caddis is located on Rt. 666 in Kellettville, just
20 minutes east of Tionesta. The nearby Flying W Ranch has a
saloon restaurant and Cougar Bob’s Tavern has pub food available. Shopping at Tall Oaks is also nearby.
For more information and reservations call Ken Butler at
330-283-0952. Be sure to ask about advance reservation and
snowmobiler discounts. Also check out blackcaddisranch.blogspot.com.
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Dog Sled Racing
Without The White Stuff?
Y
ou don’t have to travel to
Alaska to see dog sled racing up close. What’s more,
you don’t even have to wait for
it to snow. Just make your way
to Sinnemahoning State park on
November 1 or 2 for the third
annual Canadian-American Sledders’ dry-land dog sled races.
Mushers will converge to
compete in three different kinds
of races in the event. You’ll see
canicross, which is the sport
of cross-county running while
hitched to a dog; bikejorring,
where a dog or team of dogs
pull a bicyclist; and rig racing,
where four to six dogs pull a
special wheeled rig.
Tina Lorson got her first
taste of sled racing last year in
a hundred yard dash race. “What
an exhilarating event! I felt
like a cartoon character with
my teeth chattering and head
Call for Hours
(814) 752-6334
Route 36, 3 Miles South of
Cook Forest State Park
bobbing up and down because of
the speed and bouncy terrain.
I imagine snow would be much
smoother, but perhaps with even
less control. I held on for dear
life the whole 14 seconds it took
for my team of dogs to cross the
finish line.”
The newbie mushers are
fun to watch, but the dogs are
always the stars of the show.
These well cared for animal
athletes are bred and trained for
strength, endurance and speed.
They can travel 20 miles an hour
over a distance of 25 miles. Over
longer distances they can still
travel 10 to 14 miles per hour.
Sinnemahoning State Park
is located at 8288 First Fork Rd.,
Austin, PA. Tina says in addition to the races, there will be
geocaching, and flint and steel
fire making demonstrations. In
the evening, a s’mores and story
campfire is planned. For more
information contact the park office at (814) 647-8401.
Build A Home Along The
Riverfront
T
he wild and scenic Clarion
River flows through gorgeous, steep forested land
from Ridgway to Foxburg where it meets the Allegheny.
If you’ve never experienced this part of the state firsthand, it
offers some of the finest views in Western PA. If you have–and you’ve
imagined owning a home or second home along this peaceful stretch
of riverfront, your dream can now come true.
A new community called Riverbends has just been created along
a mile and a half of the Clarion River near Callensburg, just east of
Foxburg. The land is being offered by Jim Green, Jr. and his brother
Mark Green. Their family has been developing exceptional rural properties since 1977 in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Mercer and now Clarion
counties.
At Riverbends, 26 home sites make up the 218 acres developed
in lots ranging in size from three to 16 acres, giving plenty of elbow
room to future residents. In addition to the land, the Greens can provide custom home design services.
If you’d like to check out
Riverbends for yourself, you’re
welcome to take a self-guided tour
of the property. Find directions
and a site map online at www.
beautifulhomesites.com/RB.
Or you can contact Jim or Mark
Green for more information at
(724) 991-9287. They know every
lot intimately and will meet, tour,
discuss and answer all of your
Mini Golf
questions.
Weekend Flea Market (May - Sept)
Visit us online at:
www.doublediamonddeerranch.com
AUTUMN
Happenings
Leader of the Pack
Theater presentation
September 11-13, 8 p.m.
Sawmill Theatre
Cooksburg, PA
(814) 927-5275, www.sawmill.org
Peanut Butter Festival
Carnival rides and games,
mountain bike race, peanut
butter cook off, parade, car cruise.
September 12-14
Gumtown Park, Water St.
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-3929
www.newbethlehemarea.com
Big Butt Lumber
Heritage Festival
World championship lumberjack
show plus vendorbooths,
food, music.
September 12-13, all day
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Brookville, PA, (814) 591-3488
www.brookvillekiwanis.com
Silent Movie With
Musical Accompaniment
Silent movie, “The Blacksmith”
starring Buster Keaton. 22 minute film.
Musical accompaniment by Jim Riggs.
September 13
Allegheny Riverstone Center
Foxburg, PA, (724) 659-0021
www.alleghenyriverstone.org
Folk and Fall Harvest Festival
Vendors, demonstrations and
entertainment.
September 13-14
Saturday 11 a.m.-5 pm
Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sawmill Center, Cooksburg, PA
(814) 927-6655, www.sawmill.org
Hunting & Fishing Fall Expo
Hunting, fishing, trapping and
outdoors expo with vendors,
food, games, demonstrations,
raffles, entertainment and a chili cook-off.
September 13-14
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lighthouse Island
Tionesta, PA
(814) 755-3256
www.huntfishmuseum.org
Angela Huey Park 7K Run & Walk
September 14, 10 a.m.
Kersey, PA
(814) 885-6889
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farmers Markets
AUTUMN
Happenings
Celebrate
The Harvest
With Fresh
Produce
Peanut Butter Festival
Mountain Bike Race
Race on 15-mile challenging
and varied single track course
through the countryside.
September 14, 10:30 a.m.
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-1718
www.newbethlehemarea.com
Airport Awareness Day
Airplane rides and food.
September 14
Punxsutawney Airport
Punxsutawney, PA
(814) 590-1137
www.punxsutawneyairport.com
Elk Expo
Outdoor sportsmen’s show
with wildlife displays, exhibits,
vendors, demonstrations
and entertainment.
September 19-20
Friday 4-8 p.m.
Saturday 9-7 p.m.
Elk County Fairgrounds
316 Dietz Road, Kersey, PA
(800) 348-9393
www.visitpago.com
Birds ‘n Brunch Specialty
Pontoon Boat Tours
Bird watching pontoon boat
tour at Stevenson Dam.
Brunch on boat.
Pre-registration required.
September 20
Sinnemahoning State Park
8288 First Fork Road
Austin, PA, (814) 647-8401
Autumn Harvest Festival
Entertainment all day, karaoke
contest, kids corner, motorcycle
dice run, farmers market,
and balloon sculptor.
September 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA
(814) 965-2272
Allegheny River Jam & Art Festival
Music, local art vendors, high
school art clubs, and food.
September 20-21
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Breeze Point Landing
Warren, PA
814-723-1360
www.warrenpamainstreet.org
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Truck Pulls
September 20, Grandstand
Redbank Valley Municipal Park
Rt. 28, New Bethlehem, PA
E
xperience the flavors of Pennsylvania’s harvest and see the amazing
array of fresh produce with a visit to any of our great farm markets
and roadside stands. Plus you can get your pumpkins for Halloween and
Thanksgiving pies.
Clarion County Farmers Market
Baked goods, fruits, vegetables, organic,
pumpkins, herbs, honey, jams/jellies,
maple syrup, plants and flowers
5th & Main St., Clarion
(814) 745-3099
Jun.-Oct. Sat 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pleasant View Farm
(814) 226-9497
July 15-Nov 1 Daily 10-7PM
Engle’s Farm
Vegetables, organic, baked
goods, potatoes, pumpkins
151 Muenster Road, St. Marys
(814) 834-2194 Call for hours
Rick Farm Market
Fruit, vegetables, pumpkins, jams/jellies,
maple syrup, honey, gifts/crafts, meat and
potatoes
Montmorenci Rd., Ridgway
(814) 772-8673 Rt. 984 N. 1 mile
Valley Farm Market
Baked goods, fruits, vegetables, pumpkins
herbs, eggs, jams/jellies, and flowers
423 Larkin Rd., Emlenton, PA
(4.5 mi. off Exit 53 of I-80)
(814) 358-2657 Fri. 4-7 p.m.
St. Marys Farmer’s Market
St. Marys, PA
(Tommy Jon’s parking lot)
Sat. 9 a.m.-noon
(814) 781-3804
Dairy, eggs, fruits, vegetables, gifts/
crafts, jams/jellies, meat, potatoes
18211 Bennetts Valley Hwy., Weedville
(20 mi. N. of DuBois)
(814) 787-8911
Year round 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Long Acres Potato Farm
Heritage Farm
Tionesta Farmers Market
Potatoes and pumpkins
11832 Route 36, Tionesta
(10 mi. S. of Tionesta
1/4 mile N. Rt. 36
intersection of Rt. 208)
Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saylor’s Farm Products
Fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, potatoes,
jams/jellies, gifts and crafts
17319 Rt. 68, Sligo
(Off I-80 at Exit 62. Go S.
on Rt. 68 for 5 mi.)
(814) 745-2306 Apr.-Nov.
Wingard’s Farm Market
Fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, potatoes,
honey, jams/jellies, maple syrup, and
plants
6732 Rt. 322, Shippenville
(1.5 miles W. of Shippenville
on Rt. 322)
(814) 782-3989
May-Oct., Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.
Zacherl’s Farm Market
Fruits, vegetables, potatoes, pumpkins,
flowers and pick your own tomatoes
164 Zacherl Lane, Shippenville
(Rt. 66, 2.5 miles N. of Rt. 322)
Fruits, vegetables, organic, baked goods,
pumpkins, potatoes, jams/jellies, maple
syrup, eggs, flowers
28235 Lake City Rd., Ridgway
(S. of Ridgway about 12.5 mi.)
(814) 772-0210 May-Oct.
Ridgway Farmer’s Market
Vegetables, fruits, organic, pumpkins,
potatoes, baked goods, gifts/crafts, honey,
jams/jellies, maple syrup
Forest County Courthouse,
Tionesta
(Intersection of Rts. 36 and 62)
(814) 755-3544
May-Oct., Fri. 4-7 p.m.
Ridgway, PA, Main St.
(True Value parking lot)
May-Oct., Tue. 3 p.m.
(814) 776-1424
At The Woods Cabin
& Campgrounds
For a list of local community Farmer’s Markets visit www.usda.gov.
Bennett Farms And Greenhouse
Vegetables, fruits, pumpkins,
potatoes, baked goods, jams/
jellies, honey, plants
RD 3, Reynoldsville
(1.5 mi. from Big Run, Rt. 119,
up Pa. Ave., follow signs)
(814) 427-5276
Apr.-Oct., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cooper Farm Market
Vegetables, fruits, pumpkins, jams/jellies,
gifts,/crafts, plants, flowers
484 Cemetery Rd., Falls Creek
(From I-80 Exit 97, S. on
Rt. 219 to Rt. 830 W., 6 mi.)
(814) 375-7050
Aug.-Sep., Wed.-Sun.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Oct. daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Paradise Gardens And Farm
(814) 723-6300
Aug.-Oct., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon
Conewango Ave. Ext.)
(814) 723-9486
July-Oct., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.,
Nov. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cherry Grove Farms
Sweet And Savory Farm
Vegetables, fruits, pumpkins, potatoes,
baked goods, herbs, honey, jams/jellies,
maple syrup
RD 1, Rt. 958, Bear Lake
(Between Lottsville and Bear Lake on
Rt. 958)
(814) 489-3416
Jun.-Nov., Tue.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Warren County Farmers Market
Fruits and vegetables
2nd Ave. Parking Lot, Warren
Vegetables, fruits,
pumpkins, potatoes
Indiana St., Punxsutawney
(Bottom of hill at Joe’s Drive-In)
(724) 286-9320
Jun.-Oct., Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Reynoldsville Farmers Market
Vegetables, fruits, pumpkins, potatoes,
herbs, honey, jams/jellies, maple syrup
460 E. Main Street #4,
Reynoldsville
(814) 653-8270
Jul.-Oct., Tue. 10:30
a.m.-1 p.m.
Brookville
Farmer’s Market
Brookville, PA, (next
to courthouse)
Every Thurs. a.m. in
summer
Seigworth Farm
Market
Vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, maple
syrup
RD 4, Brookville
(4 mi. N. of Brookville on Rt. 36)
(814) 849-7060
Directions: Open: Mid Jul-Nov Mon-Sat
11-7 p.m.
Himes Blueberry Hill
Apples, peaches, blueberries, honey and
maple syrup
525 Buchanan Rd., Reynoldsville, PA
(Rt. 322, 2 mi. W. of Reynoldsville)
Weekends Jul.-Sept.
(814) 371-1871
Ferrieland And Market
Vegetables, fruits, pumpkins, potatoes,
gifts,/crafts, honey, jams/jellies, maple
syrup, flowers
1820 Conewango Ave. Ext.,
Warren (2 mi. outside city limits on
Emporium Farmer’s Market
Emporium, PA
Through Oct.
Fri. 4-7 p.m., courthouse lawn
Sat. a.m., Allegheny Ave.
(814) 486-4314
Source: PA Dept. of Agriculture
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Vegetables, fruits, herbs, pumpkins, potatoes, baked goods, jams/jellies, plants,
flowers
2771 Paradise Rd., Reynoldsville
(Between Big Run and Sykesville, Rt. 119 to
Kramer Rd.)
(814) 932-6761
May-Nov., Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pine Valley Farms
Fruit
Gregerson Rd., Clarendon, PA
(5 mi. S. of Rt. 6 at Weldbank on Gregerson Rd.)
Jun.-Nov. daily
(814) 968-3596
CAMPERS
PARADISE
CAMPGROUND
& CABINS
Campers Paradise is truly a paradise all four seasons of the year. The
campground and cabins are open all year long making it possible to enjoy
your favorite time of the year. Imagine lounging in your own private hot
tub on the deck of your cabin and taking in the splendor of the fall foliage. Or…sitting around your campfire in the fresh crisp air, sipping hot
chocolate and making new memories with family and friends. Campers
Paradise offers something for whatever is your idea of fun or relaxation. The campground offers wooded tent and RV sites in a scenic area
bordering the Clear Creek State Forest. The cabins range from primitive
camping cabins to luxury cabins with private hot tubs, Jacuzzi, sauna,
and fireplaces.
Campers Paradise still offers scheduled events in October. For the
past 14 years Campers Paradise has featured a haunted Halloween weekend and it was so popular in later years they added the Great Pumpkin
Festival and NEW this year will be the Haunted House.
The Great Pumpkin Festival for registered campers is Oct 10th & 11th
and the Haunted Halloween for registered campers is Oct 17th & 18th. The
Haunted House is the last 3 weekends of
Oct and open to the general public. Call
for times and dates. Partial proceeds will
benefit the Sigel Volunteer Fire Dept.
For reservations call 814-752-2393
or log on to www.campersparadise.net
for pictures, rates, events and more!
Wellness Health Options
Certified Health Providers
Offering Alternative Therapies
• Natural Health Consultant
• Massage • Chiropractor
• Day Spa
• LaStone Treatments
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Lypossage™
www.wellnesshealthoptions.com
162 S. Second Ave.
Applewood Center, Clarion, PA 16214
814-226-6695
Silk
Flowers
&
Gift Shop
We’re
more than
flowers!
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Evenings by Appointment
814-849-5702
864 Route 36, 1 mile North of I-80
in Brookville PA
AUTUMN
Happenings
Coolspring Power Museum
Open days and volunteer work
weekend.
September 20-21
Coolspring Power Museum
Coolspring, PA, (814) 849-6883
www.coolspringpowermuseum.org
State Championship
Fishing Tournament
Fishing contest plus craft show,
parade, and fireworks
September 25-28
Tidioute, PA
(814) 484-3585
Marienville Oktoberfest
Craft and food vendors, street
dance, children’s activities,
bed race, raffles, music
September 25-28
Marienville, PA, (814) 927-8218
www.forestcounty.com
Wesley Woods Adult
Horseback Weekend
Five meals and use of horse and
equipment for weekend, $145.
September 26-28
Wesley Woods
Grand Valley, PA
814-436-7802 (info & RSVP)
www.wesleywoods.com
Punxsutawney Appreciation Day
Food, fun and games; free admission
September 27, all day
Punxsutawney, PA
(814) 938-8740
www.punxsutawneyspirit.com
National City
Autumn Leaf Festival
Award-winning festival with
Swank’s Steel City Shows, autorama,
power wheels derby,
music, Tournament of Leaves
Parade, motorcycle show. September
27-October 5, all day
Clarion, PA and surrounding area
(814) 226-9161, www.clarionpa.com
As American As Apple Pie Festival
Apple pie demo, recipe swap,
and dessert samples
September 28, 1-5 p.m.
Ruff Acres Antiques
Russell, PA
814-688-3515
Car Show
September 28, 8 a.m.
Ridgway, PA, (814) 773-3161
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Glorious Autumn On A Grand Stage
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T
he change of season in the
Pennsylvania Wilds is a
glorious show on a grand
stage. Millions of trees in the
Allegheny National Forest and
neighboring state parks turn
crimson, orange and bright
yellow in a dazzling display of
fall color. There are hundreds
of miles of roads to explore and
interesting sights to see along
the way.
This time of year, the wild
elk put on their own show too.
It’s mating season
for them, so
magnificent
bull elk bugle
and battle for
dominance.
The elk can often be seen in
fields or at the
fringe of the
woods as you
drive along.
Their bugling
can be heard for miles away.
This year, our beautiful leaf
drive guides you through some
of the greatest scenery around.
It also gives you a good chance
of seeing an elk or two. Plus
we’ve highlighted a few restaurants, attractions and places to
stay along your way. Feel free
to connect with our featured
route at the spot most convenient to you.
Our drive begins in
Tidioute, a historic town
nestled in the hills of
Warren County along the
banks of the Allegheny
River. The state’s annual
fishing tournament will
take place here Sept.
25-28. The town once
was famous for its rich
oil deposits and the
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Tidioute
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666
666
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Lynch
948
quality knives manufactured
here. The Candlelight Inn at
185 Main Street is a historic
Tidioute landmark that has been
transformed into a luxurious
bed & breakfast. The Candlelight
has beautiful mid-Victorian and
Second French empire architecture as well as plenty of small
town hospitality.
(814) 484-2259. www.
candlelightinnpa.com.
From Tidioute
take Rt. 62 to Rt.
6 and head toward
Warren. You’ll be following the course of
the Allegheny River
as you go. Just before
you reach Warren,
you’ll come to the
town of Starbrick.
Look for Gayles
Memories, a wonderful curio shop with animated
Christmas displays, Gold Key
Dept/56, Boyd’s Bears,
Hummels, Fontanni, Precious Moments, Charming
Trails, Seraphim Angels,
Snowbabies, Yankee
Candles, Tom Clark
Gnomes, and more. 2820
Pennsylvania Ave. W.
(814) 723-6811.
From Starbrick, follow
Rt. 6 to the Allegheny
ALLEGHENY
NATIONAL
FOREST
Cellars Winery one mile east
of the traffic light in Sheffield.
You can sample a wide selection of wine from dry to sweet
with new selections regularly
being added. (814)
968-5812. www.
alleghenycellars.com.
For dining, ask about
the Shaw House and
Andreas’s Hillside
Lounge—both serve
excellent food. From Sheffield,
take Rt. 948 south.
If you’re interested
in a fantastic side
trip, take a right
onto Rt. 666 where
it intersects with
Rt. 948 in Barnes. Take Rt. 666
toward Lynch. (Rt. 666 is one
of the most beautiful autumn
drives in Pennsylvania.) Along the
way you’ll find Tall
Oaks, a cluster
of seven unique
shops nestled in a
grove of majestic
trees. The shops
are connected by
wooden bridges and
Ridgway
Saint Marys
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948
footpaths, creating an enchanting landscape. Each shop is
filled with truly unique gifts
and decor items. Every weekend
in September and October, Tall
Oaks has a special Halloween
barn, live music and a wide variety of crafters on site, as well as
homemade food and hot cider.
(814) 968-5558. www.talloaksstores.com. If you continue on Rt.
948 you’ll come to Ridgway.
The town has many beautiful
Victorian homes plus wonderful chainsaw carved wooden
sculptures along
its main street.
From Ridgway take Rt. 120
to St. Marys. St.
Marys was founded as a small,
Bavarian Catholic
town in 1842. It’s
home to St. Jo-
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seph’s Monastery,
the oldest Benedictine women’s
community in the
U. S. If you have a
thirst for fun, the
town is also home
to the family-owned
Straub Brewery,
which opened in
1872. The brewery offers tours 9
a.m. to noon on
weekdays for visitors 12 and
older. For those 21 and older,
the brewery also pours complimentary glasses of beer from
its Eternal Tap. Look for the
brewery’s new wooden sculpture created by chainsaw carver
Breakfast at 444
Brussells St. is a
good choice. All
rooms have private
baths, TV, phone
and wireless internet. A full breakfast
is served every day.
(814) 834-9429.
From St.
Marys take Rt. 255
south to Rt. 555.
Turn left onto Rt. 555, which
will take you through the heart
of the elk range from Weedville to Driftwood. Along the
way, you can stop by the Elk
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(814) 546-2383. Or you can continue your elk drive by heading
north on Rt. 120, which will lead
you to Emporium. Emporium
is the county seat of Cameron
County and is surrounded by
the Elk State Forest, Sizerville
and Sinnemahoning state
parks. From Emporium continue
on Rt. 120 back to St. Marys.
Another Beautiful Drive
Cook Forest River Loop
Cook Forest is a National Natural Landmark and rated one of America’s
top 50 state parks by National Geographic Traveler magazine. The forest is home to a wide range of magnificent oaks, maples, black cherry
and giant ancient pines. This alternative drive will guide you through
the forest then wind back along the sparkling Clarion River. There are
look out points, picnic areas, restaurants and a number of craft and
antique shops to explore along the way. The drive will take about three
hours at a leisurely pace.
1. Begin at the Clarion County Courthouse in downtown Clarion. Take
Main St. to 5th Ave. Go north on 5th Avenue away from I-80.
2. Outside of town 5th Ave. changes names to become Miola Rd. Continue on this road for about eleven miles. You’ll pass a stone church
and see a historical marker for Helen Furnace. The furnace is a large
stone structure used for smelting and forging iron in the 1840s and
is worth a look. It’s located about a hundred yards down SR1004 to a
short driveway and a
parking lot.
Emporium
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555
555
Benezette
Driftwood
Sinnemahoning
ELK STATE FOREST
Joerg Baessler of Germany. 303
Sorg St. (814) 834-2875. www.
straubbeer.com.
And look for Decker’s Chapel on South St. Marys Rd. It’s
the smallest chapel in America.
It was built by Michael Decker in
1865 after he recovered from a
serious back injury.
If you plan to stay overnight, the Old Charm Bed &
Country Store in Medix Run.
The store carries homemade
fudge, candles, clothing, maps,
jams and jellies and many other
unique items. (814) 787-4460.
A few miles down the road
you’ll come to the town of Benezette. The Benezette Hotel at
95 Winslow Hill Rd. has a full
service restaurant and bar with
a casual atmosphere and indoor
and outdoor seating. (814) 7874240. www.benezettehotel.com.
There is also an elk viewing
station on Winslow Hill Rd. Just
follow the signs.
Continue traveling on Rt.
555 to the town of Driftwood.
Just south of town in Sinnemahoning on Rt. 120, there’s
another nice family restaurant
called The Willows that’s open
3. Back on Miola Rd.
continue north to
where it intersects
with Rt. 36. Turn left
(north) on Route 36
and go about three
miles to the village
of Leeper. At the
light turn right
(north) on Route 66.
Travel about 11 miles
to the village of
Roses and Rt. 899.
4. At Rt. 899 turn
right and go nine
miles south where you turn right onto River Rd.
5. After making the turn you will immediately come to a Y intersection—bear left on SR2002. Follow River Rd. along the beautiful
Clarion River for about eight miles.
Side Trips
At the intersection of Rt. 36 and River Rd., you may want to make a
side trip to the Sawmill Center for the Arts. From River Rd., turn
right onto Rt. 36. You’ll come to a Y-intersection. Turn right and
follow the signs.
A second side trip is to Seneca Point. Turn right onto Rt. 36 and go
one mile. There is a dirt road on the left and Seneca Point signs. The
view from here is spectacular.
Heading Back
To return to Clarion and I-80, turn left (south) toward Brookville at
the intersection of River Rd. and Rt. 36. After about 16 miles you’ll
come to the stop light at the intersection of Rt. 322. Turn right
(west) on Rt. 322 and it’s about 16 miles back to Clarion.
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AUTUMN
Happenings
OCTOBER
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Professional and amateur
lumberjack competition,
vendors, fireworks, music,
apple pie and chili contests,
chainsaw carvers.
October 3-5
Memorial Field
Sheffield, PA
(814) 968-3238
Heritage Day
Civil War reenactors,
music, drama, art, crafters,
pony rides, bingo, and food.
October 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rouse Estate
Youngsville, PA
814-563-6401
www.rouseestate.org
Autumn Fest
Celebration of old time
skills and crafts including
quilting, tatting, bee
keeping, woodcarving, and
candle making.
October 4
Sizerville State Park
Emporium, PA, (814) 4865605 www.visitpaparks.com
amazing Wildlife
It’s Prime
Time For Elk
Watching
T
he elk is one of the largest
animals in North America.
Seeing a majestic bull elk in
the wild is an extraordinary event
and something you’ll never forget.
The fall is mating season, so
the elk tend to congregate in the
open meadows and fields, which is
great for wildlife watching.
This time of year, males
have giant antlers, some reaching
four feet long. They use them to
wrestle rival males.
Bull elks also challenge each
other by bugling—one of the most
distinctive sounds in nature. Their
Tour De Forest
ATV ride on forest designated
trails. Event benefits volunteer
fire company.
October 4-5
Allegheny National Forest
Marienville, PA
(814) 927-6609 www.
tourdeforest.marienvillefire.com
Martin Ellis (In Concert)
World-class organist Martin Ellis
performs on Center’s
Wurlitzer organ.
October 5
Allegheny Riverstone Center
Foxburg, PA
(724) 659-0021
www.alleghenyriverstone.org
Mahoning Shadow Shuffle
Half-Marathon and Fun Run.
October 11, 9 a.m.
Mahoning Shadow Trail
Punxsutawney, PA
(800) 752-PHIL
punxsutawney.com
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SuperKwik Challenge
Half Marathon
October 11, 9 a.m.
Warren County YMCA
Warren, PA
814-726-0110
bugling can be heard for miles
throughout the region. The best
time to hear it is early and late in
the day. It may sound like a whole
lot of squealing to you, but it’s
music to the ears of cow elk. The
females are attracted to the males
that bugle most often and have
the loudest call.
Elk and Cameron Counties
are home to the largest, wild elk
herd east of the Mississippi. If
you want to catch a glimpse of
one, there are quite a few public
viewing spots in the area. The best
times to go viewing are early in
the morning and near sunset in
the evening.
Best Places To See Elk
The town of Benezette
on Rt. 555 just south
of St. Marys is the
heart of Pennsylvania
elk country. To reach
the public viewing area
at Winslow Hill, start
at the Benezette Hotel
and travel north along
Winslow Hill Road
3.5 miles. Just follow
the signs. Winslow
Hill has two viewing
areas with off-road
parking. Handicapped
access to the viewing
area is available.
Nature programs are
presented during the
fall at the site’s covered
amphitheater. There’s
also a public learning
center with literature
and wildlife displays
that’s staffed on
weekends now through
late October.
Another great spot to see
elk is at the Hicks Run viewing
area on Rt. 555 about 12 miles
east of Benezette. There’s a
handicapped accessible viewing
blind at the site providing an
exceptional opportunity to watch
elk undetected as they browse and
feed. You can get more facts about
elk at the special information
kiosks also on site.
A bit further to the east,
Sinnemahoning State Park has a
small resident elk herd. The park
has a viewing platform and off-
road parking, plus opportunities
for viewing other wildlife,
including bald eagles. The park’s
viewing area is located along Rt.
872, 14.5 miles north
of its intersection
with Rt.120 at
Sinnemahoning.
Other good
places in the region
where you might
find elk are at Elk
State Forest near St.
Marys and the St.
Marys Airport two
miles east of town;
Gray Hill Rd. off Rt. 555 west of
Benezette; and Rt. 555 along the
Bennett Branch from Driftwood
to Benezette. The Porcupine Run
viewing area near the intersection
of Winslow Hill Rd. and Dewy
Rd. is another good spot. Call for
a complete Elk Viewing Guide at
(800) 348-9393.
Caution: Elk are large, powerful,
untamed animals. Bull elk are
especially aggressive in the fall
during the mating season. Do not
try to approach them. Always use
caution and common sense when
viewing.
Everything You Could Want In A
Cabin Getaway ... And More
W
hen you need to escape, rejuvenate or
reconnect with nature, Wapiti Woods is the
place to go. There are six guest cabins nestled
on a beautiful 40-acre
tract in the midst of the
Pennsylvania Wilds’ elk
country. They provide a
relaxed, peaceful place for
romantic getaways and
reunions with family and
friends. Each knotty pine
cabin has quality
furnishings, a fully
equipped kitchen, bath,
electric baseboard heat,
and an indoor wood
burner, which makes
Wapiti Woods an easy,
stress free retreat any
time of year. Several
different size cabins are available, sleeping one
to eight people. Starting this year, wireless
internet access is available in all cabins. The cabins have front porches with
swings, as well as outdoor fire rings, grills and
utensils for fireside cooking. There is also a
picnic pavilion on the grounds that’s great for
reunions, parties, and small
weddings.
A centrally located
community cabin is
outfitted with TV/VCR/
DVD player, a wide range of
movies, board games and
books, telephone, vacation
guides, and a coin operated
washer and dryer.
Wapiti Woods’ cabins
are convenient to wildlife
viewing, hiking, biking,
canoeing, visiting state
parks and forests, and
winter activities.
Wapiti Woods guest
cabins are located at 5186
River Rd., Rt. 555 (Elk Scenic Drive), Benezette
Township, Weedville, PA. For reservations and
more information visit the guest cabin website at
www.wapitiwoods.com or call (814) 787-7525.
Good Food And Accommodations
In The Heart Of Elk County
The town of Benezette is the elk capital of Pennsylvania.
If you’re on a leaf
drive or elk watching
in the area, the Benezette Hotel is a great
place to stop for
lunch or dinner. Its
restaurant bar has a friendly laid back atmosphere and serves up
great food in big portions at reasonable prices. There is also dining
outside on the patio. The restaurant is open seven days a week
with lunches starting at 11 a.m. Dinner entrees such as prime rib,
pork chops, roast turkey and more are served 4-9 p.m. A late night
menu is available from 9 p.m. to midnight. The hotel also serves
breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 7 a.m.
The Benezette Hotel has clean and comfortable overnight
accommodations available year round. The hotel recently added
three new rooms for a total of nine double rooms for guests. There
is a large common room where overnight guests can enjoy a large
screen satellite TV with DVD player and a large library of movies.
The Benezette Hotel is located in the
village of Benezette on Winslow Hill
Road, just 100 yards from Rt. 555. The
hotel is a short scenic ride from I-80.
For reservations call (814) 787-4240 or
visit benezettehotel.com for more information including a calendar of local
events.
Where
Eagles Fly
Look to the skies around
Brookville and you just
might see a bald eagle flying
high. A pair of eagles has
come to nest near Red Bank
Creek. Eagles across the
state have made an amazing
comeback thanks in part to
conservation efforts restoring rivers, lakes and streams,
which are prime habitats
for these magnificent birds.
Another nesting pair live at
the George B. Stevenson Dam
near Sinnemahoning State
Park. For more info call
(800) 348-9393.
AUTUMN
Happenings
Fall Festival
Art, wine and food festival with
50 craft and food vendors,
and music.
October 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Main Street
Foxburg, PA
(724) 659-0021
Riders In The Sky
Concert performance by
world renowned cowboy band.
October 16, 7 p.m.
St. Marys Area High School Auditorium
977 S. St. Marys Street
St. Marys, PA
(814) 772-7051
www.eccota.com
Coolspring Power Museum
Fall Expo & Swap Meet
October 16-18
Coolspring Power Museum
Coolspring, PA
(814) 849-6883
www.coolspringpowermuseum.org
Cemetery Walk
Tour Pine Grove & Thayer Cemeteries
and learn the histories
of individuals.
October 17-18, 3 & 5 p.m. tours
Elk County Historical Society
109 Center Street
Ridgway, PA
(814) 776-1032
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org
Woodsy Owl Workday
Volunteers complete work projects;
lunch provided.
October 18, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cook Forest State Park
(814) 744-8407
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Quasquicentennial Gala
Celebration of 125th anniversary
of historic Struthers Library Theatre.
October 18
Struthers Library Theatre
Warren, PA
814-723-7231 (info & RSVP)
www.strutherslibrarytheatre.com
Halloween Parade
Put on costumes and participate
in family Halloween Parade.
Categories include prettiest, ugliest
or scariest, small fry, funniest,
couple, group or family.
October 30, 6:30 p.m.
Redbank Valley High School Auditorium
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-3929
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www.newbethlehemarea.com
AUTUMN
warren County
Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival
Happenings
NOVEMBER
Canadian-American Sledders
Dry Land Event
Racing events, flint and steel
fire, bike tour of Lowlands Trail,
food, vendors, and campfire stories.
November 1-2 Sinnemahoning
State Park
8288 First Fork Road
Austin, PA, (814) 647-8401
www.canadian-americansledders.com
Gingerbread Tour
Unique shops with antiques,
quilting items & quality hand
made crafts, herb farm and artists’
galleries; Brookville to Cook Forest.
November 1-2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
(814) 752-2000
www.cookforest.com
Christmas Present 2008
In Rimersburg
One of Western PA’s largest and
most popular craft shows with
over 20 places to visit.
November 6-9
Rimersburg, PA
(814) 473-3419
Elk County Council on the Arts
25th Anniversary Gala
Gala fund-raiser celebrating 25
years of ECCOTA’s arts and cultural
programming.
November 14, 7 p.m.-midnight
Royal Inn, Rt. 219
Ridgway, PA
(814) 772-7051
www.eccota.com
A Christmas Gathering
In Brockway
Crafters, stores and restaurants
offer unique handcrafted
gifts, decorations, jewelry, plus
antiques, furniture,
wine and food.
November 20-23, 28-30
10 a.m.-6 p.m
Sun. noon-4 p.m.
Brockway, PA
(814) 328-2636
www.christmasgathering.com
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Y
ou won’t want to miss the
Wild Wind Festival in Warren County this September.
For its 29th time, this highquality festival will transform
the barns at the Warren County
Fairgrounds into more than a
hundred quaint shops featuring
traditional crafts, inspired folk
art, period reproductions and
items of pure whimsy.
“Neat stuff” is a phrase folks
who visit craft shows often use
to describe works that defy more
precise classification, says event
codirector Liz Allen. This year
you’ll find plenty of neat stuff
from 140 artisans and exhibitors
plying their wares from funky to
functional. In 2008, there will
be more gallery-quality fine arts
and crafts than ever before. “This
will be a show that satisfies every
taste and pocketbook,” Liz says.
In addition to arts and
crafts, there will be fun things
for children to see
and do. They can
check out the exotic
animal exhibit, go
on a wagon or pony
ride, laugh with
the “Balloon Man,”
and see a live hawk
exhibit.
For guys, there
will be woodcarvers, a chainsaw
carver, blacksmith and, of
course, delicious homemade pies
to enjoy.
But pies won’t be the only
thing on the menu. Fourteen
diverse food booths will line the
walk to a shady picnic
area where you can
put your feet up and
listen to blue grass
music on Saturday
performed by Warren’s
own Borderlines. On
Sunday, the Bonnie
Loch Fiddlers from
Jamestown, NY will
fill the air with
Scottish highland
tunes. Ecuadorian flute
players, Sacha, will stroll the
grounds and bring the sounds
of the Andes to Pennsylvania
all weekend.
A farmer’s market filled
with fruits, vegetables and
perennials will be located near
the entry gate so you can take
home the bounty of the fall
season as you leave after a day
of treasure hunting.
If you find
there’s just too
much to see and
do in one day,
anybody who
attends Saturday
can return on
Sunday for free.
Children 12 and
under are admitted free of
charge both days.
The Wild Wind Festival will
take place Saturday, September
6 and Sunday, September 7, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Warren
County Fairgrounds in Pittsfield,
PA. Pittsfield is located about
20 minutes west of
Warren on Rt. 6. or
about an hour from
Erie on Rt. 6. For
more information
call (814) 7230707 or visit www.
wildwindfestival.
com. Most exhibits
are under cover.
Music and food will
be moved to a large
indoor location in the event of
inclement weather, so the event
will go on rain or shine.
Here a quick look at some
of the items you’ll see
at the craft festival.
Pottery
Paintings
Country Primitives
Garden Decor
Glass Works
Jewelry
Candles
Perennials
Leather Purses
Redware
Clothing
Wood Crafts
Chainsaw Carvings
Soup Mixes
Furniture
Quilts
Turned Wood
Floor Cloths
Floral Arrangements
AUTUMN
Hominy Ridge Lodge & Cabins
Offer The Best Of Both Worlds
L
ooking for a great getaway
spot for the whole family?
Hominy Ridge lets you enjoy nature and just being in beautiful
surroundings. At the same time,
it’s close to lots of fun attractions. So you get to enjoy the
best of both worlds.
Hominy Ridge is set on
seven private wooded acres in
Cook Forest State Park. It’s just
minutes from the Allegheny
National Forest and Clear Creek
State Park, which are all part
THE
CLARION HOUSE
Bed & Breakfast
77 South 7th Avenue
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-4996 or 800-416-3297
www.chouse.com
Homemade Pierogies
OPEN
DAILY
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00-7:00
814-755-3940
202 Williams St. Tionesta,
PA In the Plaza
of the Pennsylvania
Wilds Region. Year round, Hominy Ridge offers fully
equipped cabins and
suites, with fireplaces,
linens, kitchens,
baths, private outside
campfire and picnic
areas, and satellite TV.
There is wireless internet available in the lodge. There
is also an on-site convenience
store for food and supplies. Plus
a new pavilion on the grounds
is great for family reunions and
other get-togethers. Hominy
Ridge is pet friendly too.
Cabin and lodge guests have
easy access to hiking, biking,
canoeing, fishing, hunting, and
horseback riding nearby, as well
as mini golf, water slides, race
tracks, and bumper boats.
So you can enjoy the peace
Happenings
and quiet at the camp grounds,
but still be near all the action.
That makes it perfect for everyone in the family—young and
old.
For reservations contact
Andy or Paula at (800) 851-6377
or for more information visit
www.hominyridge.com.
A unique array of handcrafted items created by many talented
crafters. Unleash your senses to see, feel and smell the wonderful
qualities of the one-of-a-kind “Cherry Collection” featuring fine
handcrafted work by local artisans who specialize in working with
the wood of black cherry trees grown in western Pennsylvania,
You’ll find delicately
hand- carved
wood items, quilts,
afghans, jewelry,
homemade soaps
and lotions, herbal
remedies, and a
whole lot more.
There’s something
for everyone.
Newly renovated for 2008, the old-time Cook Forest Sawmill
building - located in Cook Forest State Park between the pool
and the Sawmill Theatre.
Visit our website at www.sawmill.org
Light Up Night
Christmas carols, hayrides,
Santa and downtown Christmas
decorations.
November 21, 6 p.m.
On the Diamond
St. Marys, PA
(814) 781-3804
www.stmaryschamber.org
Light Up Night
Visit with Santa and his elves.
November 21
Courthouse Gazebo
Ridgway, PA
The Cook Forest Sawmill Center
for the Arts Craft Market
Open daily 10 am to 5 pm.
Moore Creations With Love
Holiday Open House
Unique gifts, fire rock candles,
metal stars, window-frame mirrors,
angels, snowmen, sleighs.
November 21-23
388 Mohawk Ave.
Warren, PA
814-726-0503
Once Upon A Christmas
Holiday open house at area
locations filled with decorating
and gift ideas. Maps available.
November 21-23
Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12-5 p.m.
Knox, PA
(814) 797-5823
www.onceuponachristmas.info
Christmas Parade &
Snack with Santa
Christmas parade begins the
holiday season. Snack with
Santa will begin immediately
after the parade at the New
Bethlehem Fire Hall.
November 22, 1 p.m.
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-3929
www.newbethlehemarea.com
Customer Appreciation Day
Christmas Parade and party day
of special sales and promotions;
free parking
November 24, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Parade starts at 6 p.m. Party
immediately follows.
Downtown, Clarion, PA
(814) 226-9161
www.clarionpa.com
814-927-6655
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homecoming Weekend
National City
2008 Autumn
Leaf Festival
Festival Highlights
Here's a quick look at some of the events at
this year's Autumn Leaf Festival.
Saturday, September 27
Scholarship Pageant
Clarion Area HS Auditorium
7:30 p.m
Sunday, September 28
Autorama Car Show
Main St., noon-4 p.m.
Power Wheels Derby
Main St., 1-4 p.m.
Line Dancing
Clarion Courthouse
5:30 p.m.
Kick-off Concert
American Pie oldies group
Clarion University Stadium
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fireworks
Clarion University Stadium
dusk
I
n 1953, the movies How To Marry A Millionaire and
Abbott and Costello Go To Mars premiered. But sometimes its better to make your own fun, which is just
what the town of Clarion did that year. The townspeople
held their first annual Annual Autumn Leaf Festival,
coinciding with Clarion University’s homecoming. Since
then the event has grown to become one of the top
festivals in the state.
This year’s festival will
start September 27 and continue
through October 5. Throughout
the week you can enjoy amusement rides, fantastic food, an art
show and sale, musical entertainment, and competitions.
The biggest contest, of
course, will be Clarion University’s homecoming game
on Saturday October 4 when
Clarion’s Golden Eagles take on
California University’s Vulcans.
The town’s big Tournament of
Leaves Parade will precede the
game. The parade will feature
more than a hundred floats, drill
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teams, marching bands, VIPs,
and novelty groups marching
down Main St.
For its 55th year, organizers
have picked the theme Cruise
Into Autumn. That won’t be so
hard to do considering there
will be a car show, power wheels
derby, antique tractor show and
a motorcycle show to get you in
the cruising spirit.
For full information contact
the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry, 21 N. 6th Ave.,
Clarion, PA. (814) 226-9161.
www.clarionpa.com.
Monday, September 29
Cultural Night
Clarion Courthouse
Jill West & Blues Attack
7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30
Kiddies Parade
Main St., 6 p.m.
Cultural Night
Clarion Courthouse, 7-9 p.m.
Spirit On The Hill
Wednesday, October 1
Sidewalk Sales Day
Main St., 9 a.m.-dusk
Cultural Night
Clarion Courthouse, 6-8 p.m.
Ambridge Steel Drum Band
Karaoke Night
Clarion Courthouse, 8-10 p.m.
Thursday, October 2
Sidewalk Sales Day
Main St., 9 a.m.-dusk
Cultural Night
Clarion Courthouse, 7-9 p.m
Eugene & The Nightcrawlers
Friday, October 3
Farmers & Crafters Day
Handmade goods, 300 crafters
Main St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cultural Event
Clarion Courthouse,
9-10:30 a.m.
Johnny Oaks
Saturday, October 4
Tournament of Leaves Parade
Main St., noon
Homecoming Football Game
Clarion University Stadium
Clarion vs. California University
Sunday, October 5
Motorcycle Show
Main St., 1-5 p.m.
Antique Tractor Show
Main St., noon-5 p.m.
Junior Olympics
Clarion University Stadium
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Exciting New Outdoor Adventure
In Foxburg
T
hink you’ve done it all? Well,
have you ever experienced
the great outdoors aboard your
own Segway Personal Transporter?
Segway touring is popping
up everywhere from Hawaii to
Paris. But now you can enjoy
the excitement right in Foxburg,
the little town that’s fast becoming the hottest resort spot
around.
Just go to the Segway
shop on Main Street next to the
Foxburg Inn (just below the new
pizzeria). Right now, two different tours are being offered.
There is the Heritage Tour of the
spectacular Riverstone property, formerly known as the Fox
Estate. The tour takes you past
beautiful gardens, pastures with
unique livestock, the restored
mansion and other historical
buildings including the aviary,
greenhouse, barns and sugar
shack. Also, there is the AdvenTure Tour that twists and turns
along private forest trails high
above the Allegheny and Clarion
Rivers. The Segways run whisper
quiet, so you can view wildlife.
Plus the tour stops to take in a
AUTUMN
Happenings
Scarecrow Contest
Bring your own clothes, hats,
shoes and nylons, straw provided;
prizes.
November 25
Ruff Acres Antiques
Russell, PA
814-688-3515
Home for the Holidays
Festive nighttime parade,
fireworks and after-parade
party with Santa Claus, free
refreshments.
November 29
Parade starts at 6 p.m.
Punxsutawney, PA
www.punxsutawney.com
couple breathtaking views.
Every Segway tour includes
a safety briefing and hands-on
Segway training, with practice
riding time before you hit the
trails. Guides also accompany you
on the tour to assure your safety
and assist you if necessary.
If you come to love riding
your Segway as many do, you
can purchase your very own
back at the shop, which is the
authorized Segway dealership for
Western PA. You can also rent
bicycles at the shop to tour the
town on your own or check out
the paved bike path along the
Allegheny river.
Whatever form of transportation you decide on, the fall
foliage around Foxburg is super
scenic and definitely worth the
ride. To book a tour call Segway of
Western PA at (724) 659-0094 or
for more information visit www.
SegwayWPA.com.
Upcoming Events
55th Annual National City®
Autumn Leaf Festival™
September 27 – October 5
Customer Appreciation Day
Christmas Parade and Party
November 24
Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
21 N. 6th Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214
814-226-9161 www.clarionpa.com
Foxburg Fall Art, Wine And
Food Festival
I
f you haven’t been to
Foxburg in a while,
it’s been reborn into a
charming resort town
and wonderful getaway
on the wild and scenic
Allegheny River. A
perfect time to visit
will be this October as
the autumn leaves turn
crimson and the town
hosts its 5th annual Fall
Art, Wine And Food Festival.
The festival in Foxburg is
a wonderful celebration of the
season, and a great way to share
a day with family and friends.
This year’s event will feature
over 50 artisans, crafters and
food vendors, plus live music,
horse drawn carriage rides and
entertainment for the kids.
You can also sample
Oktoberfest beers
and traditional German cuisine offered
by one of the local
restaurants.
While you’re in
town, take a stroll
down Main Street. All
of the shops and boutiques will
be open. You can go wine tasting at the Foxburg Wine Cellars,
shop for antiques and collectibles at The Red Brick, and hear
a mini-concert on the Mighty
Wurlitzer organ at the Lincoln
Hall Theatre. You can also
check out the new Foxburg Inn,
Foxburg Pizza, Divani Chocolate
Boutique and even take a tour
on a Segway Personal Transporter (see story at left).
The Foxburg Art, Wine And
Food Festival will take place
October 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in
Foxburg. The event
is free, with free
parking and shuttle
service from the AC
Valley School and
Medical Center.
For more information
call 724-659-0021.
Directions: From
I-80 take Exit 45. Head to St.
Petersburg. At the stop sign in
town turn right onto Rt. 58,
which will take you to Foxburg.
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calling all Sportsmen
Elk Expo 2008
B
efore you take to the
woods this fall, be
sure to check out the
2008 Elk Expo this September 19-20 in Kersey, PA. The
expo will bring together wildlife experts, vendors with
the latest outdoor gear, plus good music and food. It’s
also the place to be for the annual drawing of Pennsylvania elk hunting licenses.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights
of this year’s event.
George Daniel
Fly Fishing Gold Medalist
Gold Medal 2008 US National Fly
Fishing Champion George Daniel will
talk about the basic four part cast,
common mistakes and how to correct them, along with tips and techniques for fly fishing. George began
fly fishing at age 6 while growing up
in Potter County, PA. Today, he is a
certified FFF fly casting instructor
and head coach for the US Youth
Fly Fishing Team. He has appeared
on ESPN and OLN competing in the
Great Outdoor Games and Fly Fishing
Masters.
guides, plus representatives from the
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and
Elk conservation District will be on
hand to answer questions.
Rusty Snyder
Ask the Deer Lady
Rusty and her husband
have been raising
whitetail deer since
1986 at the Double
Diamond Deer Ranch
in Cook Forest.
Rusty will share her
extensive knowledge
and wonderful experiences of living
with deer.
Elk License Drawing
Find Out The Lucky Winners
The names of the lucky hunters
who’ll be eligible to hunt elk in
Pennsylvania will be drawn by the
Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Saturday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m.
Elk Education Center
Displays And Information
The Elk Education Center activities
will include Pennsylvania’s elk display of bulls harvested by hunters
during the recent elk hunts. Local
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Chainsaw Carving
Craftsmen At Work
The chips will fly as skilled
craftsmen use chainsaws to
transform simple pine logs
turn into amazing bear, elk
and other whimsical creatures before your eyes.
3D Archery Shoot
Bring Your Bow
The Bucktail Archers Association will
host a 3D Archery Shoot on Saturday
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Archers of all ages can complete for
cash and prizes.
Jerry Schickling
Nashville
Recording Artist
Nashville recording artist Jerry
Schickling and his
band North Country will perform
on the Expo Main Stage on Saturday.
Stop by and get a preview of Jerry’s
Elk Expo Schedule of Events
Friday, September 19
4-8 p.m. 4-8 p.m. 4-8 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Education Center, Vendors Open
Chainsaw Carving
People Choice Photo Contest Voting
World of Whitetails, Rusty Snyder, Bldg. 1
Fall Turkey Hunting, Dick Anderson, Bldg. 1)
Saturday, September 20
Dick Anderson
Archery Deer Hunting Seminar
Quaker Boy Pro staffer Dick Anderson will offer tips and tricks for
proper stand placement along with
his tried and true game calls for success with Pennsylvania whitetails.
Fall Turkey Hunting Dick will also
offer tips and techniques for fall
turkey hunting. He will cover proper
calling techniques to locate and call
in turkey and how to set up.
offer suggestions to help
you take better outdoor
photographs. Learn how
and where to position
yourself in the woods;
when the best time is to
capture the images you’re
looking for; and what the
key ingredient is for any
outdoor photograph. Using
Your Trail Camera Freddie
McKnight will also share
what he has learned about
putting trail cameras to their best
use. Aspects covered in this seminar
will include camera placement, theft
prevention, camouflage, and film vs.
digital. McKnight is an avid hunter
and has used trail cameras extensively over the
past few years.
latest recordings Politically Incorrect
Redneck, and It All Comes Back To
Me. Jerry has opened for numerous artists including Neal
McCoy and the Marshall
Tucker Band.
Freddie McKnight
Outdoor Photography Seminar
Ever wonder how outdoor photographers capture that stunning
moment of a fawn’s first steps? Or a
mother robin feeding her fledglings? Outdoor photographer and
videographer Freddie McKnight will
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
9 a.m-7 p.m.
9 a.m-7 p.m. 8a.m.-2 p.m.
11 a.m.
Noon
1 p.m.
2 p.m. 3 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
Education Center, Vendors Open
Chainsaw Carving
People’s Choice Photo Contest Voting
Archery Shoot (near the race track)
Wildlife Photography, Freddie McKnight, Bldg. 1
Archery Deer Hunting, Dick Anderson, Bldg. 1
Using Your Trail Cam, Freddie McKnight, Bldg 1
Fall Turkey Hunting, Dick Anderson (Bldg #1)
Fly Fishing, George Daniel, near Main Stage
Elk Viewing Tour (2 hours)
Patch Photo Recognition
Elk License Drawing
Admission $3 per person.
Check out www.VisitPaGo.com/elkexpo for more
information, highlights and directions.
The Stage Lights Up
This Fall
In Warren
O
ne of the most stunning
historic theatres in Northwest Pennsylvania is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
The Struthers Library Theatre in
Warren, PA, has been in continuous use as legitimate theatre
since it was built in 1883. With
wonderful natural acoustics, a
grand proscenium stage, and
sweeping balcony, it truly is an
extraordinary venue in which to
experience live theater, films,
concerts and lectures.
This fall, the stage will
light up at the Struthers with
humor, musicals, jazz and the
classics. First, on September
26, you can enjoy an evening showcasing the wit and
wisdom of America’s greatest
author and celebrated humorist, Mark Twain. This one-man
show will star the talented actor
Mike Randall. On October 14, two
performances of a new musical
comedy called the Church Basement Ladies will be performed.
Set in a rural Minnesota church,
these hardworking ladies stave
off disasters, share and debate
recipes, instruct the young, and
amusingly keep the their pastor
on course.
Then on November 6, 7,
and 8, the Tony Award-winning
musical Annie will be staged by
the Warren Players.
Two special music programs
will also take place this fall
presented by the Warren Concert
Association. You can hear the
first-rate and swinging sounds
of the Dave Leonhardt Jazz
Group on October 3; and the
exciting classical repertoire of
the Hungarian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra on November 13.
For tickets call the Struthers
Library Theatre box office at
(814) 723-7231. The Theater is
located at 302 Third Ave. W., on
the corner of Liberty St., in the
heart of downtown Warren.
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Look What’s Going On In Clarion River Country!
Barefoot in the Park
September 4-6
8:00 p.m.
Sawmill Theater, Cooksburg, PA
(814) 927-5275, sawmill.org
Guaranteed Irish (In concert)
September 6
Allegheny Riverstone Center
Foxburg, PA, (724) 659-0021
alleghenyriverstone.org
Poker Run (ATV’s)
September 6, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Redbank Valley Municipal Park Rt.
28, New Bethlehem, PA
Clarion River Clean-up
September 6-7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pale Whale Canoe
River Road, Cooksburg, PA
(800) 680-0160
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Art In The Park
September 7, all day
Gumtown Park
Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA (814) 275-2870
newbethlehempubliclibrary.org
Leader of the Pack
Theater presentation.
September 11-13, 8 p.m.
Sawmill Theatre, Cooksburg, PA
(814) 927-5275, sawmill.org
Peanut Butter Festival
September 12-14
Gumtown Park, Water St.
New Bethlehem, PA (814) 275-3929
newbethlehemarea.com
Silent Movie With
Musical Accompaniment
September 13
Allegheny Riverstone Center
Foxburg, PA, (724) 659-0021
alleghenyriverstone.org
Folk and Fall Harvest Festival
September 13-14
Saturday 11 a.m.-5 pm
Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sawmill Center, Cooksburg, PA
(814) 927-6655, sawmill.org
Peanut Butter Festival
Mountain Bike Race
September 14, 10:30 a.m.
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-1718
newbethlehemarea.com
Fall Festival
October 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Main Street
Foxburg, PA (724) 659-0021
Halloween Parade
October 30, 6:30 p.m.
Redbank Valley High School
Auditorium
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-3929
newbethlehemarea.com
Christmas Present 2008
In Rimersburg
November 6-9
Rimersburg, PA
(814) 473-3419
Truck Pulls
September 20, Grandstand
Redbank Valley Municipal Park
Rt. 28,
New Bethlehem, PA
National City
Autumn Leaf Festival
September 27-October 5, all day
Clarion, PA and surrounding area
(814) 226-9161, clarionpa.com
Martin Ellis (In Concert)
World-class organist Martin Ellis
performs on Center’s Wurlitzer organ.
October 5
Allegheny Riverstone Center
Foxburg, PA
(724) 659-0021
alleghenyriverstone.org
Once Upon A Christmas
November 21-23
Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun. 12-5 p.m.
Knox, PA
(814) 797-5823
onceuponachristmas.info
Christmas Parade &
Snack with Santa
November 22, 1 p.m.
New Bethlehem, PA
(814) 275-3929
newbethlehemarea.com
Customer Appreciation Day,
Christmas Parade & Party
November 24, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Parade starts at 6 p.m.
Party immediately follows.
Downtown, Clarion, PA (814) 226-9161
clarionpa.com
Paid for by the Clarion County Room Tax Committee